Ivar Grydeland is a Norwegian guitarist and composer celebrated for his exploratory approach to sound and improvisation. Known for his work with ensembles such as Huntsville and Dans les Arbres, he blends elements of jazz, minimalism, and experimental music through innovative use of pedal steel guitar, banjo, and electronics. A founding member of the label Sofa Music and a professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music, Grydeland continues to push the boundaries of texture, rhythm, and space in contemporary music.